Choices or preferences ~ Sex, Color, etc.

Preferences can be based on many things. Sometimes they are based on preconceived ideas. For example, I like females only. However, a female Weimaraner is a lot different from a female Labrador. Many people in desperation accept a male, in lieu of a female. Some of these become those that prefer the male Weimaraner. That is only one example of preconceived ideas, or bias.

Preferences are just as easily forged in experience. Some folks cite they had a really large Weimaraner, and they want another one. Some fall in love with the idea of an undersized Weimaraner. Usually, there is a whole set of characteristics associated with their previous Weimaraner. As with children, they sometimes get compared to the last. Doesn't this rob you of the total experience, and the perfect start?

Preferences usually refer to coat length, coat color, and sex. Those are the three big ones. Coat length is fairly simple. The choice is either a longhairor a traditional smooth-coat. In reality, the longhair is not as hairy as one might imagine. Many folks upon meeting their first longhair, soon (to their own chagrin) become a fan. Others are not going to accept the idea of the longhair. Nonetheless, one in three Weims born in Germany is said to be a Longhair. Worldwide they are accepted, and this includes in the show ring--the only place this is not true is America. They are the other Weimaraner; most people have not seen. The fan club is growing, and many folks that like a tail, and a little hair, have discovered them too!

The coat color is something that people find confusing. Sometimes OwyheeStar will receive a note from someone who has a Weimaraner, and they describe them as a blue, but the photos clearly show they got a traditional gray or silver gray Weimaraner. OwyheeStar has provided some links, that might shed clarification. In addition, OwyheeStar asks that you please note the information on the undocked tail. Please check out these links to learn more.

Preferences may seem dreadfully important; however, an ill-bred Weimaraner that meets all your criteria would not be good. Health and temperament are far more important than color or sex. OwyheeStar cares about your preference, but in the end many a person that accepted the blue (when they were set on a gray); ended up wanting a blue the second time around. It is much the same scenario as the first-time person who comes to the breed relating everything they know about dogs to other breeds, and they are set on the female only. Ultimately, temperament and health are the most important think to consider. No person or dog is perfect. The perfect dog syndrome is another virus which can run a muck, and cause a lot of problems. OwyheeStar realizes you are trusting them and their judgment. They do not take this lightly.

It is a bit like a broken record. OwyheeStar keeps talking about the application process. The importance of gathering the information needed about you, your wants, your needs, and your dog history is invaluable. Doing this in a systematic manner not only saves times and effort, but ensures all the bases are covered.